Hellenic
Kouvenda: Greek Language Table
by ZoomKouvenda: Greek Language Table, an innovative online language forum that transcends campus boundaries and promotes community-based learning. This unique initiative aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive space for learners of modern Greek at all levels. This dynamic language table invites UCLA students and Greek speakers from the community to engage...
Katherine Fleming, “How to Think About the Past”
UCLA Fowler Museum, Lenart Auditorium 308 Charles E Young Dr. N., Los Angeles, CA, United States“How to Think About the Past” Lecture by Katherine Elizabeth Fleming President and CEO, J. Paul Getty Trust and Alexander S. Onassis Professor of Hellenic Culture and Civilization, Department of History, New York University (NYU) March 2, 2024 4:00 p.m. UCLA Fowler Museum, Lenart Auditorium Reception to follow Event is free but advanced registration is requested Introductory...
“Who Invented the ‘Modern Greeks’ and Why?” Lecture by Anthony Kaldellis
247 Dodd Hall 315 Portola Pl, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWho Invented the Modern Greeks, and Why? Lecture by Anthony Kaldellis, Professor, University of Chicago Tuesday, March 12, 2024 5:00 p.m. 247 Dodd Hall Reception to follow No RSVP required This event will not be livestreamed or recorded. In the case of no other people is the distinction between “ancient” and “modern” more symbolically potent...
Kouvenda: Greek Language Table
by ZoomKouvenda: Greek Language Table, an innovative online language forum that transcends campus boundaries and promotes community-based learning. This unique initiative aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive space for learners of modern Greek at all levels. This dynamic language table invites UCLA students and Greek speakers from the community to engage...
“Liberalism and the Foundations of the Modern Greek State (ca 1830-1880)” Lecture by Michalis Sotiropoulos
Royce Hall, 314 UCLALiberalism and the Intellectual Foundations of the Modern Greek State (ca 1830-1880) Lecture by Michalis Sotiropoulos, The 1821 Fellow in Modern Greek Studies, British School at Athens Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:00 p.m. 314 Royce Hall, UCLA Reception to follow This event is free to attend but advance RSVP is requested. RSVP link: https://forms.gle/k9RShpX6Y7yzxZYX7 Introductory...
Heritage at High Tide: Archaeology and Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean – A Deep Dive into Cyprus’ and Greece’s Imperiled Treasures
zooma panel discussion organized by Professor Ioanna Kakoulli (Acting Director, UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture) April 6-7, 2024 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. PST 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. EET (Cyprus/Greece) 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. CET (Central Europe) via Zoom Program and Abstracts It is with heavy hearts that we share the news...
Alkinoos Ioannidis, “The Word and the Note”
Mong Auditorium 404 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Word and the Note lecture by Alkinoos Ioannidis Singer-Songwriter April 26, 2024 4:00 pm Mong Auditorium, Engineering VI UCLA campus Reception to follow Event is free but advanced registration is requested What is a song? When do words function as sound and when do notes represent meaning? Is tradition closer to conservatism or progress?...
Alkinoos Ioannidis in Concert
Schoenberg Hall 445 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAlkinoos Ioannidis in Concert a concert presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:30pm Schoenberg Hall, UCLA campus (updated 11:00am 4/26/24) A note about the current protests at UCLA – They are not expected to affect this concert, and campus events are not being canceled at...
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
18th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Hosted by the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) and Sponsored by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 9, 2024 Advance ticket purchase required. The 18th Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) returns with an expanded program...
Book Club: “The Murderess” by Alexandros Papadiamantis
by ZoomThis conversation is presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles Saturday, July 27, 2024 10 a.m. Los Angeles / 8 p.m. Greece Via Zoom Click here to RSVP Led by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director of the UCLA SNF Center for the...
Weaving Community: A Presentation of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center’s Work in Greece and Los Angeles
Huffington Center at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWeaving Community: A Presentation of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center’s Work in Greece and Los Angeles Lecture by Professor Sharon Gerstel Director, UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture September 29, 2024 2:00 PM The Wilson-Hanks Family Cultural Center, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Reception to follow Introductory remarks by The...
Cappella Romana
Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCappella Romana World première program IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. DEMETRIOS Directed by Alexander Lingas Founder and Director, Cappella Romana A performance presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday, October 27, 2024 5:00 PM Running time:...